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Y896 KNA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,643 mi
Last recorded184,643 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 KNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 184,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 178,366 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 178,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 173,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 162,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 130,085 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 130,085 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 128,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2006 116,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 116,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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Y896 KNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y896 KNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y896 KNA registered?

Y896 KNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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